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Self-loathing Democrat mocked for wearing Mexican jersey to World Cup

Sky News host James Morrow says it was bad form for Democratic Senator Mark Kelly to wear a Mexican jersey to the World Cup. “It does seem pretty bad form if you’re an elected representative to then go put on a jersey for another team,” Mr Morrow said. “Wear your own country's damn jersey, you are an elected representative, Sir, who did you take an oath to?”

Tales From Azteca: Before Mexico vs. England, U.S. Alums Reflect On Historic Mexico City Stadium

Hear what it's like to play at Mexico City Stadium from three veterans of the USA national team.

How is the World Cup Intersecting with Politics?

As World Cup fans descend on North America, there have already been several viral moments of fans discovering American traditions. Some have argued that such sporting events are unifying moments and remind Americans how lucky they are to take such things for granted.Others have pointed out that a Somali referee was denied entry into the US, as was the Iranian team who were forced to stay in Mexico instead of the US at the last minute until the night before their match, which has since been changed to two nights before their match. So, some have made the argument that while the World Cup could be a unifying moment, the US is causing division.A National Post (Lean Right) piece said, “FIFA likes to insist that sport and politics do not mix. But there is nothing apolitical about silencing a people while accommodating their oppressor. A genuine commitment to keeping politics out of the stadium would mean treating a national heritage symbol as exactly that — heritage — rather than adopting t

Rediscovering the joy of unironic patriotism as a fan of Team USA at this World Cup

Red, white and blue covered the stands in a recent U.S. men’s soccer match, in a surge of patriotism that’s been hard to come by for us liberals and lefties in the time of Trump. The post Rediscovering the joy of unironic patriotism as a fan of Team USA at this World Cup appeared first on MS NOW.

World Cup Viewership Propels Telemundo and Peacock, Smashing TV Ratings Records

Telemundo’s World Cup coverage over the past four weeks has set numerous viewership records for NBCUniversal’s Spanish-language network. But two days in particular stand out to Miguel Lorenzo, senior VP of sports content and production for NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises. The July 5 match that saw Mexico knocked out of the tournament by England ranks as []